For the second week running, the Ramblas found themselves bested by a superior outfit, succumbing to a five-wicket defeat in Locksbottom. With club captain Matt Rudgyard enjoying the delights of Euro Disney, it was left to Chris Thomas to step into the fray and lead a side which welcomed Saravanan Mani to the team for…
Match Report | vs Chislehurst & West Kent CC
The Ramblas winning train well and truly came off the tracks, as they suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of superior opposition this weekend. With cloud cover offering some respite from the heat, and a number of the Ramblas contingent refreshed from a visit to a local tavern, the visitors won the toss and…
Match Report | vs Leybourne
A trip into the depths (ish) of Kent saw the Ramblas avenge last year’s defeat with a well-paced run chase, with a four-wicket win largely thanks to the work of Mark Loughlin and Geoff Parrett. With minds and conversation directed to Berlin, an early start and a 35-over game was agreed, as the Ramblas started…
Match Report | vs Battersea Eagles
Despite the weather’s best efforts, the Ramblas secured back-to-back victories thanks to a four-wicket win over Battersea Eagles. A desire to beat the rain mixed with a late-arriving opposition meant the Ramblas began by fielding, with their overseas player Ian Dacre opening the bowling with Chris Thomas in what was – momentarily, at least –…
Match Report | vs Blue Star
The Ramblas got back to winning ways with a dominant all-round performance against Blue Star. Following back-to-back defeats, there may have been some concerns that the wheels were coming off after a fine start to the season, but captain Matt Rudgyard does not counter such talk, with levels of optimism not seen since… well, our…
Match Report | vs Chevening Amblers
The Ramblas found themselves on the wrong end of another close-run game against long-term friendly foes Chevening as they left the confines of Ex Blues for the first time in six weeks. Much of the talk before the game was Euros-related (with a couple of Ramblas having just paid (a lorra, lorra money) for tickets…
Match Report | vs Vishwa
After back to back victories, the Ramblas were brought back down to earth with a thud, suffering a heavy defeat to a strong Vishwa CC side. Initially due to host Petts Wood but when they were unable to field a team, fixtures man Steven Fitch found a new oppo and the weather cleared up in…
Match Report | vs West Wickham
For the second weekend in succession, the Ramblas snatch an improbable victory in a nail-biter of a game, in an all-time classic against first-time opposition West Wickham. In what masqueraded as summer conditions, the Ramblas’ captain Matt Rudgyard won the toss (AGAIN…), yet inexplicably chose to bat (AGAIN). Still, after the previous week’s unlikely win…
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
A rip-snorter of a game saw the Ramblas come out on top against friendly foes Hildenborough in a low-scoring thriller. Having enjoyed the Ex Blues family day the previous Sunday, it was back to the business of trying to best Hildenborough, who were on a run of three successive wins over their hosts going into…
Match Report | vs Chevening
On a glorious day, the Ramblas were unable to best old rivals Chevening, succumbing to a 15 run defeat. Blessed with a rare over abundance of players, Ramblas captain Matt Rudgyard was faced with a tough selection decision until Mark Loughlin offered to step down for the game to avoid any dramas. The new captain’s…
Match Report | vs Tatsfield
Glorious sunshine, a match played in the right spirit and a home win made for the perfect Sunday at Ramblas HQ. For the second week running, the best laid plans of the Fitch-ture secretary were ripped up, as the Ramblas were called on to host Tatsfield due to the latter’s pitch not being quite ready…
Match Report | vs Limpsfield Chart
The new season started with a classic Ramblas switcheroo, as Limpsfield Chart stepped in to the breach due to the home ground still undergoing extensive works… Ramblas’ new captain in Matt Rudgyard was looking to give the side their first opening day win in 15 seasons – that’s right folks, no wins on their 14…
Match Report | vs Ash Village
A classic batting collapse (and a bit of misfortune) precipitated defeat for the Ramblas, as their fourteenth season came to a close on a sunny September Sunday down in Kent. And it had all started so promisingly, as stand-in skipper Chris Thomas won the toss and chose to bat… Alas, after a watchful start from…
Match Report | vs Crusaders
Despite a spirited effort with bat and ball, the Rambas still succumbed to a 112 run defeat against a good Crusaders side.
Match Report | vs London Itinerants
The Kent Ramblas returned to winning ways in thrilling fashon, securing a one wicket victory on the final ball of the match.
Match Report | vs Chislehurst
The Ramblas’s struggles continued as they suffered a 156 run defeat at the hands of Chislehurst.
Match Report | vs Lamorbey Park
A six wicket haul from Ramblas captain Michael Cooper wasn’t enough, as Lamorbey Park secured a 69 run victory.
Match Report | vs Chislehurst
A controversial 150 from Chislehurst’s opener saw them emerge victorious by 52 runs in a closely fought contest.
Match Report | vs Hildenborough
The Ramblas were unable to gain revenge of old foes Hildenborough as the hosts secured a 49 run win to claim the clean sweep for the season.
Match Report | vs Leybourne
Another week and another replacement fixture saw the Ramblas defeated by 69 runs against Leybourne. The Ramblas were originally due to face old foes Petts Wood but when they dropped out during the week, Leybourne stepped up to the plate to host. Captain Cooper had no trouble getting a side out, with Jake Stratford making…